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Over 4,700 smuggling and fraud cases uncovered in Q3, reflecting 25% increase

Between July and September, customs officials detected and processed 4,748 violations, with the estimated value of seized goods amounting to VNĐ7.584 trillion (US$309.9 million), contributing to the state budget VNĐ141 billion ($5.76 million).

Da Nang hospital offers lifeline to foreign tourist

Hospital 199, a leading medical facility in Da Nang City, has successfully treated a foreign tourist with a severe kidney condition.

Nha Trang Bay submarine services pilot programme extended to March 2025

The pilot submarine service in Nha Trang Bay was initially approved by the Prime Minister through document issued on October 30, 2020.

Dong Duong Buddhist monastery needs emergency restoration

The central province has called for an emergency restoration plan to save the ruins of the Dong Duong Buddhist monastery, a tower complex and pedestal altar built by the ancient kingdom of Champa, from complete collapse.

Authorities look to solve sand shortage for transportation projects

As of June this year, many projects are lacking sand for embankment

Shifting cultivation trends fuel Vietnam’s record high rice imports

Despite being the world’s third-largest rice exporter, Vietnam has spent nearly US$1 billion on rice imports in the first nine months of 2024. The increase in rice imports is driven by a shift in rice cultivation trends.

Hanoi drives circular and innovative growth for sustainable future

As Hanoi commemorates 70 years of liberation, the city is embarking on a transformative journey, focusing on circular and innovative growth to secure a sustainable future that aligns with global development trends.

Vietnam’s economy could reach US$2 trillion by 2050: expert

The talk show, with the theme “Knowledge Economy - The Foundation for a Prosperous Future and Youth Action”, featured around 1,200 leaders of departments, businesses and outstanding young citizens in HCM City.

Transactions of gold on unofficial online market pose high risks

Despite the higher prices, many people are posting on social media channels to look for sources to buy gold rings and gold bars

Individual customers’ bank savings hit record high

Individual customers’ banking deposits hit a record high of more than VNĐ6.83 quadrillion as of the end of July 2024, newly released data from the State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) shows.

Michael Learns To Rock back to Vietnam for November concert

The legendary band from Denmark Michael Learns To Rock will officially hold a special concert titled Take Us to Your Heart at Phu Tho Indoor Sports Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on November 17.

Vietnam News Headlines October 7/2024

PM orders removal of temporary, dilapidated houses

Foreign investors interested in Vietnam’s LNG infrastructure

Foreign investors, particularly those from the US, have expressed their interest in investment opportunities in Vietnam’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure market to meet the country's energy needs.

An open banking system is essential for a smart city

Building a smart city with a smart payment system playing a key role has helped Hanoi gradually transform and make breakthroughs in the process of development, said Ha Minh Hai, Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee.

Cyberattacks mostly target important information infrastructure

Finance and power companies in the country have been experiencing serious information security incidents.

Five sectors see profit growth reaching up to 1,600% in Q3

The fertiliser, retail, livestock, banking and logistics sectors are expected to witness significant profit growth in the third quarter (Q3), ranging from 22% to an impressive 1,620%, a recent report has revealed.

Foreign capital influx permeates southern real estate market

Foreign investment are continuously poured into the real estate market in southern localities, resulting in the emergence of a series of new property projects in the past eight months.

Vietnam posts 7.4% GDP growth in Q3

Vietnam's gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by about 7.4% in the third quarter and 6.82% during the first nine months of 2024 compared to the respective periods of last year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) reported on October 6.

WEF leader holds talkshow with young entrepreneurs, students in HCM City

Prof. Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), held a talkshow with young entrepreneurs, innovative startups, students, and outstanding young citizens of HCM City on October 6.

CPI rises by 3.48% in Q3: GSO

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 3.48% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year, mainly fueled by the increasing prices of food in localities directly affected by Typhoon Yagi, and housing and education services.